Universal Cryo Gas is a producer / supplier of nitrogen gas and/ or oxygen gas from UCG-owned and operated plants which are located on or near customer sites.  UCG on site gas plants / generators deliver product directly from the UCG production plant to the user's in-plant distribution system.

On-site produced gases are not only less expensive, but also "greener" than using vaporized liquid nitrogen or oxygen as the source of gaseous oxygen or nitrogen.  On site production is "greener" for the same reasons that on site production is so cost effective: producing and distributing nitrogen and oxygen as pipelined gaseous products requires significantly less energy than producing the same amount of product as liquid nitrogen or oxygen.  The primary reason for producing and distributing these products as liquids is that they can then be easily transported to user sites from the producer's bulk liquid plant sites.  Most users of nitrogen and oxygen use these products as gases.   

Producing nitrogen or oxygen on-site, as needed, not only requires less energy than producing the user's requirements as cryogenic bulk liquid product, it also avoids the significant expenses associated with transportation of the liquid product from the production site to the use site.  Transportation costs not only include the obvious (diesel fuel, driver pay, and the costs associated with purchasing, operating and maintaining a fleet of delivery vehicles), but also the product transfer losses which accompany trailer loading and unloading operations. 

• Industrial gas users which use vaporized liquid as their sole source of nitrogen or oxygen should consider switching to UCG onsite gas production and supply services. 

• Users already using on-site-produced gases can consider switching to UCG as a potential replacement supplier.  Given typical contract terms, users should start this process several years before the end of the supply period for their existing supply arrangements.  

Universal Cryo Gas customers purchase their nitrogen gas and oxygen gas requirements through cost-effective, long-term, utility-like supply agreements. 

UCG customers will enjoy immediate cost savings versus alternative liquid or gas supply arrangements, and their savings will increase over time.  Costs associated with producing liquid products must grow faster than the costs associated with producing onsite gases, as it requires far more energy, in the form of electrical power, to produce liquid products.

The initial supply period for most on-site nitrogen and oxygen supply contracts is typically 7 to 15 years. Both the production system which is installed by UIG / UCG and the on-site gas supply contract terms will be tailored to reflect site-specific factors, including current demand levels and patterns and changes which customers anticipate may occur during the supply period.

Over the past few years, many industrial gas users have seen long-established, previously-satisfactory, supply relationships change for the worse. 

As a result of a series of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings, six industrial gas companies now produce more than 95% of the oxygen, nitrogen, argon and hydrogen consumed in the United States. 

The impact on local market competition in many areas of the United States has been severe. It is not uncommon for industrial gas users to find that only two major industrial gas companies are supplying customers in their area; whereas, just a few years ago, there had been three or four bulk liquid products and onsite gas suppliers which were interested in competing for their business. 

Most bulk liquid customers have grown tired of unanticipated base price increases and "temporary" transportation and power cost surcharges.  They have felt a frustrating degradation in support services as the larger industrial gas supply companies have reduced overall staffing levels; cut back on home office and regional engineering, construction and field service personnel; and allocated resources which previously supported their traditional customers - refocusing them on developing markets which top management has considered to be more "strategic"; such as "hydrogen", "semiconductor materials", "home healthcare", "China" and more generally, "Asia".

Universal Cryo Gas (UCG) offers new on-site gas supply alternatives to North American users of nitrogen or oxygen gas, which would like to make a change for the better in their supply arrangements.

UCG will supply companies with products to support new operations at "green field" sites, and at sites which currently use liquid and gas products. 

We will be pleased to review your requirements and preferences; and work with you to define the best solution for your specific situation.  We will provide you with the best pricing and contract terms, including performance guarantees; and an ongoing relationship that fully meets your needs and expectations. 

If you currently purchase onsite-produced gas or liquefied industrial gas products, and wish to investigate producer/ supplier alternatives, you should begin to seriously examine potential options well in advance of the end of your current supply period.  Please visit our page of Tips on Understanding and Managing the Process of Changing Your Industrial Gas Supplier for additional information on issues and opportunities associated with renewal of or replacement of your current supply arrangements. 

• How Can Switching to On-site-produced Nitrogen or Oxygen Gas Save Money?

• When Will On-site-produced Gas be the Most Attractive Supply Option?

• How Much Will I Save if I Switch to an Onsite Nitrogen or Oxygen Gas Supply?

• What Type of Plant Will Be Used to Supply My Needs?

• What About Backup Liquid?

• Who Handles Operation and Maintenance?

• Are There Other Options That May Increase Savings or Supply Reliability?

• When Should I Begin to Investigate Supply Options?

• About Universal Cryo Gas, LLC

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